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Pine Bluff Police Department identifies Sunday homicide victim

Tuesday, March 22 by Staff

UPDATE 1: 15 P.M. The Pine Bluff Police Department has identified the victim of Sunday's homicide as 42-year-old Steven Sanson of Pine Bluff. Sanson's family was located Tuesday morning and notification was made. 53-year-old Johnny Smithwick was arrested Monday afternoon and has been charged with 1st... Read More.

Alexander talks Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Clean and Beautiful Commission

Tuesday, March 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff City Council on Monday voted 7-1 to give Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Clean and Beautiful money on a quarterly basis with Council Member Joni Alexander casting the only no vote. On Tuesday, Alexander was a guest on the Oldies 101.3 morning show and... Read More.

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$50,000 cash-only bond set for man accused of fleeing state trooper before hitting a church bus

Tuesday, March 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $50,000 cash-only bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of fleeing from an Arkansas State Trooper Sunday, then hitting a church van head-on, causing injuries. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable... Read More.

Legislation for Harbor Oaks Golf Course and Parks & Recreation pulled from Pine Bluff City Council

Monday, March 21 by Staff

By Ray King Legislation authorizing the hiring of two people for the Harbor Oaks Golf Course and money to pay for expenses were pulled during a meeting of the Pine Bluff City Council Monday night. With Council Member Lloyd Holcomb Jr., running the meeting in the... Read More.

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Arkansas State Police provides Monday update on Dumas mass shooting

Monday, March 21 by Staff

State police special agents assigned to the investigation of a shooting incident at a Dumas car show late Saturday afternoon [March 19th] have confirmed 27 individuals who were wounded by the gunfire. The list of wounded victims includes the name of Cameron Shaffer, 23,... Read More.

Sheriff sues county judge, quorum court over budget

Monday, March 21 by Ray King

By Ray King Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. has filed suit against County Judge Gerald Robinson and members of the Quorum Court over a reduction in his budget for this year. The suit was filed Monday in Jefferson County Circuit Court and in addition to... Read More.

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PBHS Superintendent Warren sued for FOIA violation

Monday, March 21 by Ray King

Pine Bluff School District Superintendent Barbara Warren has been sued under provisions of the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. According to the complaint filed in Pulaski County Circuit Court Thursday, Amelia Lafont submitted an FOIA request on March 3, asking for all invoices received for... Read More.

Ward woman bond set after stabbing a nurse at Jefferson Regional

Monday, March 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A reported disturbance at Jefferson Regional Hospital Saturday resulted in the arrest of a woman accused of stabbing a nurse. Allisa Vialitaure, 24, had been taken to the hospital Emergency Room from the Lincoln County detention center, Deputy Prosecutor Mircha King said during... Read More.

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$20,000 bond set for Pine Bluff women accused of shooting at a man

Monday, March 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A reported shooting incident at an apartment on East 26th Friday resulted in the arrest of a woman who told police she had shot a man because he pointed a gun at her and threatened to kill her. Precious Bennett, 52, was taken into... Read More.

$35,000 bond set for man accused of breaking into a parked vehicle

Monday, March 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $35,000 bond was set Monday for a man accused of breaking into a parked vehicle and taking several items. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Larry Allen Jr., 57, with breaking... Read More.

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Judge tosses new state voting laws

Monday, March 21 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas judge on Friday struck down four new voting restrictions passed by Republican lawmakers, finding the measures unconstitutional. Pulaski County Circuit Judge Wendell Griffen issued a permanent injunction against the new voting laws at the end of a four-day... Read More.

Arkansas State Police press conference provides updates on Dumas mass shooting

Sunday, March 20 by Staff

The Arkansas State Police held a press conference Sunday afternoon in Dumas at the Southeast Arkansas Law Enforcement Center to provide an update following a mass shooting that occurred at a Delta N.E.Y.O. (Hood-Nic) community car show that was being held at 611 Highway... Read More.

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